Research

Robotics & Controls

Current Researchin the Department

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From the deepest oceans to outer space, robotic devices have been used in search-and-rescue missions, in environmental exploration and inspection, and in a host of other applications. Among the main motivations for designing, controlling, and deploying robots is to replace humans in “dull, dirty, and dangerous” jobs.

Areas of Expertise

Robotic navigation and mapping for exploration and intelligence gathering